The Enlightened Absolutist TRAP
(Characteristics of Enlightened Absolutists)
Toleration of religious minorities
Reform of institutions
Absolutism in Government
Patronage of Philosophes
November
Scientific Revolution,
Scientific Method,
Enlightenment,
Social Contract,
Natural rights,
Enlightened Despots
Scientific Method,
Enlightenment,
Social Contract,
Natural rights,
Enlightened Despots
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December
Mid-18th Century France was formally divided into three legal categories known as "Estates." Included in the First Estate were members of the clergy; in the Second, the nobility; and in the Third, the rest of the population. Members of the First and Second Estates enjoyed many privileges – among them, immunity from taxation, a monopoly over offices, and entitlements of various pensions, all of which had the effect of placing a great burden on the Third Estate to support the monarchy and clergy.
By most accounts, the French Revolution began to unfold at the monarchy’s financial crisis. In 1788, King Louis VXI was forced to summon together a representative body, the Estates General, in order to come up with emergency funds. In preparation for the Estates General, various writers and activists began to circulate pamphlets that gave a voice to the many members of the Third Estate. One of the most influential of these pamphlets was written by Joseph Emanuel Sieyès, entitled, "What is The Third Estate?" Almost overnight, the Third Estate came to identify itself with the French nation.
By most accounts, the French Revolution began to unfold at the monarchy’s financial crisis. In 1788, King Louis VXI was forced to summon together a representative body, the Estates General, in order to come up with emergency funds. In preparation for the Estates General, various writers and activists began to circulate pamphlets that gave a voice to the many members of the Third Estate. One of the most influential of these pamphlets was written by Joseph Emanuel Sieyès, entitled, "What is The Third Estate?" Almost overnight, the Third Estate came to identify itself with the French nation.
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Read Module 13, PP.516-547
In EACH lesson, Copy "The Big Lesson" and "Why It Matters" into your notes. Complete the "Organize Information" graphic, define the Key Terms and People, and "Analyze Causes" in your notes. On Page 547and 547, Complete the Main Idea questions and Critical Thinking assessments. (NOT Engage, Focus, or Muti-media) |
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Congress of Vienna
After the fall of Napoleon, European leaders met at Vienna to establish a new conservative order in Europe moving forward from the chaos of the French Revolution. Led by Klemens von Metternich, conservative leaders at the Congress of Vienna were able to stifle liberal and nationalist movements on the European continent until the Revolutions of 1848. |
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